This History teacher video introduces strategies for using the census as a valuable historical source to support enquiry-based learning. It explains how census data can help children explore local histories by investigating occupations, family structures, and social change. Teachers are shown how to support pupils in reading and interpreting census entries, even when handwriting or terminology is challenging. The video also encourages comparing census information with other historical sources such as maps, school logbooks, and personal diaries to reconstruct the lives of individuals and communities.
The video highlights the importance of evaluating the reliability of the census and considering its limitations. It explores how data may be inaccurate due to human error, deliberate misinformation, or gaps in record-keeping. Teachers are encouraged to guide children in discussing the usefulness of the census and designing their own data-gathering activities to mirror historical enquiries. Lesson six invites pupils to conduct local investigations using real census data, providing an exciting opportunity to bring history to life.
This History teacher video explores the concept of cause and consequence as outlined in the National Curriculum. It explains how historical events are triggered by a combination of short- and long-term causes and how those events, in turn, lead to consequences that can shape people, communities, and beliefs. The video emphasises the importance of understanding that just because one event precedes another doesn’t mean it caused it. Pupils must first gain secure knowledge of an event before analysing its causes and consequences, making this concept particularly effective when exploring wars, invasions, or rebellions.
This History teacher video explores how children develop the skills to work with historical sources and evidence. It explains how pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2 learn to identify, examine, and interpret a wide range of sources—including written, visual, and material items—to build their understanding of the past. The video distinguishes between primary and secondary sources, highlighting how each can provide valuable insights when carefully analysed. It also explains how even biased sources are useful, as they offer a perspective from the time.
The video supports teachers in helping pupils use sources for historical inquiry—extracting evidence, making interpretations, and forming their own versions of past events. It also shows how different interpretations of the same source are to be expected and encouraged, using practical examples like portraits of Henry VIII. The Kapow Primary scheme builds these inquiry skills gradually, supporting children to develop more complex historical thinking as they progress.
This video introduces teachers and subject leaders to Kapow Primary’s RSE & PSHE scheme. It explains the structure and flexibility of the curriculum, including long-term plans for standard, condensed, and mixed-age settings. The video covers how progression is built across strands, how the scheme aligns with statutory guidance, and how to support planning, assessment, and confidence in delivery. Teachers are shown how to tailor the scheme to their school’s needs, ensuring comprehensive and age-appropriate learning from Year 1 to Year 6.
This video features Clive Davies discussing what to expect during an Ofsted inspection ‘learning walk’ focused on teaching and learning. Recorded on 29th June 2022, it offers practical insights into how schools can prepare for and approach these walkthroughs with confidence and clarity.
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This informative session with Cat Lamin offers practical strategies and guidance for educators on supporting pupils’ online safety. It explores key considerations in helping children navigate digital spaces responsibly and confidently, equipping teachers with tools to foster a safer online experience in school and at home.
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This video introduces Kapow Primary’s Design and Technology scheme and offers essential guidance for subject leaders. It explains the available long-term plans, highlights progression, assessment strategies, and resource planning, and provides helpful advice for adapting the scheme to meet your school’s needs. Whether you’re new to the subject or looking to enhance your leadership, this video will help you implement a successful D&T curriculum from Year 1 to Year 6.
This video introduces Kapow Primary’s Music scheme and provides guidance for subject leaders on implementing a coherent and progressive music curriculum from EYFS to Year 6. It covers long-term planning options, assessment tools, instrumental lessons, teacher support resources, and strategies for adapting the scheme to meet your school’s needs with confidence.
This Kapow Primary round table discussion, recorded on 11th May 2022, offers valuable insights into how schools can approach a ‘deep dive’ during an Ofsted inspection. It features members of the Kapow Primary team exploring what deep dives involve and how curriculum planning, progression and subject leadership can help schools feel prepared.
